Genetic discovery spotlights gender disparities in disease susceptibility
A groundbreaking achievement in human genetics has emerged with the successful decoding of the elusive human Y chromosome
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JJ Shavit
- Jul 1
Researchers discovered the cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract.
JJ Shavit
- May 1
Researchers finally discover the cause of severe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the digestive tract causing symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 21
The incredible benefits of fiber to human health and wellbeing
Fiber is a complex carbohydrate that is found in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 1
Gamechanging robotic pill makes insulin injections obsolete
One reason that it’s so difficult to deliver large protein drugs orally is that these drugs can’t pass through the mucus barrier.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 1, 2022
Breakthrough robotic pill makes insulin injections obsolete
One reason that it’s so difficult to deliver large protein drugs orally is that these drugs can’t pass through the mucus barrier.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 1, 2022
World's first robotic pill makes insulin injections obsolete
A new drug capsule developed at MIT can help large proteins such as insulin and small-molecule drugs be absorbed in the digestive tract.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 25, 2022
Green juices burn body fat and improve digestion, new study finds
Visceral fat is often dubbed the ‘hidden' fat because it lies in the body's midsection, where it can't be touched or seen.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 24, 2022
Green juice burns body fat and improves digestion, researchers find
One of the main dangers of visceral fat is the production of more proteins called cytokines, which trigger low-level inflammation.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 21, 2022
Coffee consumption shown to stimulate digestion and protect against certain diseases
Moderate coffee consumption (3-5 cups per day) was not found to generate harmful effects on the various organs of the digestive tract.
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